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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

George W. Collins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Honored By

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

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Activity During WWII

FIRST SOLDIER FROM SHAWNEE TO DIE WHILE A POW OF THE JAPANESE. TAKEN PRISONER ON MAY 6, 1942 AT CORREGIDOR WHILE SERVING WITH THE 60TH COAST ARTILLERY. DIED ON JULY 11, 1943 IN A PHILIPPINE PRISONER OF WAR CAMP.